Denture implants are comfortable, low maintenance, and will change the way you eat, speak and live!
While a dentist can help repair and replace a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth can become more challenging, which can lead to difficulty eating, chronic pain, infections, and self-image issues. Denture implants are an effective and comfortable treatment to missing teeth.
Whilst traditional dentures provide an excellent fit and stay in place using suction or clasping, even the best fitting dentures can move while eating certain types of food.
Denture implants are held in place by metal rods which are surgically placed into the jawbone in a quick, painless procedure and then the denture is made to clasp onto them.
As one of Brisbane’s biggest providers of denture services, Dental Haus has over 25 years of experience providing high-quality dentures and implants. We would love to see you.
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Who are denture implants for?
If you are missing multiple teeth but still have some remaining healthy teeth, partial denture implants could be a good solution for you. Denture implants are replacement teeth and gums that fit around any remaining healthy teeth, and fixed in place by inserting titanium rods into your jawbone.
Don’t worry, it sounds scarier than it is! Installing denture implants is a fast and painless procedure which allows for a better fit, superior comfort and improved longevity.
Denture implants are a popular solution for people who frequently remove their dentures from habit and want something more permanent.
Different Types Of Denture Implants
Partial Denture Implants
A partial denture implant is when you still have some healthy functioning teeth and we create a denture around them. We can create a partial upper implant, a partial lower implant or both, depending your needs.
Full Denture Implant
A full denture implant is when you don’t have any teeth and you need an entire set of fake teeth. Again, we can do upper denture implants, lower denture implants or both to suit your needs.
What are the benefits?
Denture implants make smiling, eating and speaking easier.
Denture implants are comfortable, easy to use and stay in place.
Denture implants boost your overall confidence and appearance.
You don’t need to remove your healthy functioning teeth.
Implanted rods last 20+ years and the attached denture lasts 7+ years.
Implants assist with jaw bone preservation and prevent deterioration.
Denture implants improve your jaw appearance and facial structure.
The fake teeth are colour matched to your existing natural teeth.
How much do denture implants cost?
The cost of denture implants varies based on a number of biological and medical factors as well as requirements (e.g whether you need full, partial upper or lower dentures).
Each patient is different, so to remove the frustration we offer a free consultation service to give you a tailored quote and care plan. Pricing will be provided during your free consult so there are no surprise charges and no obligation to follow through with treatment after the consultation.
We accept private health insurance and provide our clients with correct item numbers to ensure that all out of pocket expenses are known before beginning treatment.
The Denture Implant Process
Phase 1: Implantation
Over three visits, titanium dental implants will be placed into your jawbone by your dentist. These sites will heal over three to five months to ensure proper bone adherence before adding the dentures.
Phase 2: Dentures
Once the implants are healed, the denture steps begin. The typical steps include taking the first and secondary impressions, a bite registration, trying on the dentures, the final insertion, and follow-up. Your dentist will walk you through each step of this process.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When it comes to the types of Dental Implants there are generaly two different types for you to choose from.
These are an Endosteal Implant and a Subperiosteal Implant.
An Endosteal implant is an implant which is placed inside the bone of your jaw. Metal screws made from titanium are placed in your jawbone and over time the implants bond to the bone. Titanium is chosen as it is a biocompatible material, meaning it won’t be rejected by or irritate your body. Once this has healed, a minor surgery is then undertaken to install the abutment.
If however you don’t have adequate jaw bone left to support those screws, the solution will be to use a Subperiosteal Implant. Subperiosteal implants differ as they sit below your gum line and above the jaw bone, and as a result are not surgically placed into the bone. Endosteal is normally the first preference, however your denture specialist will work with you to determine your best option.
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First, you will undergo a consultation where a dental practitioner will inspect your mouth and teeth to better understand what is needed.
During this stage, they may be required to take some photographs and x-rays to assist with the process.
After that, your practitioner will present you with a treatment plan and a cost estimate. These are unique for every client and differ depending on your personal needs, the level of damage, and the result you wish to obtain.
If you still have your damaged or diseased tooth, there is a high chance it will need to be extracted first.
However, if you lost your teeth some time ago, you may have since experienced bone loss and require a bone graft procedure.
Depending on the extent of bone loss and grafting required, you may either be able to have the grafting occur in the same procedure as the implant.
If the bone loss is too severe, you will need to wait 3 - 6 months post-grafting before your dental implants can be inserted.
As for the actual implantation, this is a relatively quick procedure. You will be placed under anaesthetic whilst small holes are drilled through your gums and jaw. The implants will then be placed inside. This part of the process is relatively simple and only takes about 60 to 90 minutes.
You will then be required to wait for 3 - 6 months whilst your jaw bone grows around the implant in a process called osseointegration.
Once this has occurred and your jaw strength has returned, your dentist will fit the abutment. This is what connects the implant and the crown. It requires another healing period, during which you will wear a temporary crown.
After this final healing period, you will return to your practitioner for your permanent crown. This will be matched perfectly to your other teeth and will enable you to bite, chew and clean it the same as you would a real tooth.
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When it comes to the installation of your dental implants, you don’t need to worry about the surgery hurting.
The procedure is performed with anaesthesia to ensure you are comfortable and pain-free. Depending on your needs, this could involve general anaesthetic or even local (going under).
As for post-op, things are likely to be a bit sore for 3-5 days but should resolve shortly after that.
Your oral surgeon will provide care instructions that may include prescription or OTC pain medication, avoidance of certain foods, and ice packs to help with swelling, amongst other things.
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When the procedure is performed correctly, dental implants should last your entire lifetime. The screws are made of biocompatible Titanium to prevent irritation, and once it has fused with your jawbone, you can confidently expect this to stand the test of time.
However, dental crowns are typically made of resin and porcelain and will break down over time. Replacement of these is straightforward and does not involve any additional surgery. Depending on your usage and care, a typical dental crown can be expected to last between 5 to 15 years.
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